The White House wants to close the federal education agency, but experts say students should fill out the Free Application ...

Right now, nothing is changing in terms of federal student aid programs. Students and families still can submit the FAFSA. Congressionally funded and authorized programs such as the Pell grants remain ...

The good news is that the shutdown will likely not affect your eligibility to qualify for any new federal financial aid. This ...

"The layoffs of hundreds of staff from the Office of Federal Student Aid could potentially delay FAFSA processing and financial aid disbursement, creating a critical issue for disabled students who ...

Applicants who are non-US citizens with qualifying documentation may be eligible for financial aid; the status of financial "contributors" such as parents and spouses doesn't impact eligibility.